{"id":4936,"date":"2022-03-08T12:17:47","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T12:17:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.igp.com\/blog\/?p=4936"},"modified":"2022-05-31T06:20:27","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T06:20:27","slug":"touch-me-not-plant-information-uses-benefits-side-effect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.igp.com\/blog\/touch-me-not-plant-information-uses-benefits-side-effect\/","title":{"rendered":"Touch Me Not Plant Information and Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_56_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e62a5629dbc\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69e62a5629dbc\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e62a5629dbc\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.igp.com\/blog\/touch-me-not-plant-information-uses-benefits-side-effect\/#Touch_Me_Not_Plants_Scientific_Name\" title=\"Touch Me Not Plant&#8217;s Scientific Name\">Touch Me Not Plant&#8217;s Scientific Name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.igp.com\/blog\/touch-me-not-plant-information-uses-benefits-side-effect\/#Touch_Me_Not_Plant_Uses\" title=\"Touch Me Not Plant Uses\">Touch Me Not Plant Uses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.igp.com\/blog\/touch-me-not-plant-information-uses-benefits-side-effect\/#Side_Effects_of_Touch_Me_Not_Plant\" title=\"Side Effects of Touch Me Not Plant\">Side Effects of Touch Me Not Plant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.igp.com\/blog\/touch-me-not-plant-information-uses-benefits-side-effect\/#Touch_Me_Not_Plant_Health_Benefits\" title=\"Touch Me Not Plant Health Benefits\">Touch Me Not Plant Health Benefits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">At some point of time, we all have poked our fingers at these curious leaves only to see it shrivel up immediately. The opening and closing movement of the touch me not plant is amusing to say the least. This very act is so entertaining that one tries it several times, waiting for the leaves to open up again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Touch_Me_Not_Plants_Scientific_Name\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">Touch Me Not Plant&#8217;s Scientific Name<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">This famously sensitive touch me not plant is scientifically named Mimosa pudica (from Latin: pudica &#8220;shy, bashful or shrinking&#8221;) In the UK it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society&#8217;s Award of Garden Merit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">Owing to its &#8216;shy&#8217; nature, it is also called sensitive plant, sleepy plant, action plant, as well as shame plant. Yes, you read that right.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">This perennial flowering plant is often touched, blown or shaken on purpose to see its compound leaves rapidly fold inward and droop, defending themselves from harm, and re-opening a few minutes later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">Like a number of other plant species, it undergoes changes in leaf orientation termed &#8220;sleep&#8221; or nyctinastic movement. The foliage closes during darkness and reopens in light.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Also Check &#8211;\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.igp.com\/plants\">Buy Indoor\u00a0<em class=\"hcV4Re nkGKTb\">Plants<\/em>, Medicinal\u00a0<em class=\"hcV4Re nkGKTb\">Plants<\/em>, Terrace\u00a0<em class=\"hcV4Re nkGKTb\">Plants<\/em>, Hanging\u00a0<em class=\"hcV4Re nkGKTb\">Plants and More @199 \/- Only<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Touch_Me_Not_Plant_Uses\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">Touch Me Not Plant Uses<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">Touch me not plant can be used for a variety of purposes, both practical and decorative. Some people use the plant to deter animals or pests from entering their gardens, while others simply enjoy its aesthetic value. Additionally, the plant&#8217;s leaves can be used in herbal teas or infusions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">This unique plant grows in moist and well-drained soil that is loose and loamy. this plant flourishes in areas of high humidity. It is easy to find, keep and maintain and has several uses.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">The touch me not plant can change the physico-chemical properties of the soil it invades. The total nitrogen and potassium levels are seen to increase significantly in areas where these plants are grown.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">They are common <a href=\"https:\/\/www.igp.com\/blog\/indoor-plant-names\/\">indoor plants<\/a> but can be kept outdoors too, where they can enjoy plenty of sunlight. The touch me not plant provides excellent ornamental value to any garden and can be kept in brightly lit areas of your home.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">According to Vastu, it is beneficial if this plant is kept in the North direction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">This multi purpose plant is more than just a sensitive plant. It&#8217;s several medicinal properties make it extremely useful to cure a long list of wounds and diseases. It can be used in liquid, powder or paste form. The touch me not plant&#8217;s leaves, seeds, roots and the plant as a whole is used in treating medical problems.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Side_Effects_of_Touch_Me_Not_Plant\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">Side Effects of Touch Me Not Plant<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">While there is no denying that this plant has several health benefits, one must keep in mind that the overuse of anything isn&#8217;t good.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">Taking too much dosage of the touch me not plant can even be fatal. The tannin present in the plant can be toxic if ingested in high doses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">People who are planning to get pregnant should especially avoid the use of this plant as it is used to prevent pregnancy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">If one is already pregnant then you must avoid it at all cost.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">If you are someone who suffers from constipation or has scanty periods, then it&#8217;s better to avoid the intake of the touch me not plant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Also Check &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.igp.com\/indoor-plants\">Buy Best Quality Indoor\u00a0<em class=\"hcV4Re nkGKTb\">Plants<\/em>\u00a0For Your Beautiful Home<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Touch_Me_Not_Plant_Health_Benefits\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">Touch Me Not Plant Health Benefits<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">This is a highly beneficial plant and has several medicinal benefits. Almost every part of the plant is used to extract benefits. It majorly possesses antibacterial, antivenom, antifertility, anticonvulsant, antidepressant, aphrodisiac, etc. that aid in treatment of several medical conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">Here are some of its widely known uses:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">Used for minor cuts and wounds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">To treat excessive bleeding during menstruation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">for curing piles or hemorrhoids<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">to Improve sexual potency in men<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">for joint pain or arthritis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">it treats diabetes, diarrhea, jaundice, stomach ache and intestinal worms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">to cure itching, gum problems and toothache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">for treatment of glandular swelling and hydrocele<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">to uplift sagging breast<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">for treating snake bites and insect bites<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">for treating insomnia\/sleeplessness, asthma, high blood pressure as well as hair loss problems.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;\">The tiny leaves of the touch me not plant are a powerhouse of medicinal properties. Use them to your advantage!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Also Read,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.igp.com\/blog\/gemstone-tree-benefits-secret-in-feng-shui\/\">Gemstone Tree &#8211; Secrets, Purpose &amp; Benefites<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.igp.com\/blog\/08-easy-flower-decoration-ideas-for-home\/\">Simple Flower Decoration Ideas at Home<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.igp.com\/blog\/gifting-fresh-plant-trending-everyones-catching\/\">List of great plant gift ideas<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At some point of time, we all have poked our fingers at these curious leaves only to see it shrivel up immediately. The opening and closing movement of the touch me not plant is amusing to say the least. This very act is so entertaining that one tries it several times, waiting for the leaves to open up again. Touch Me Not Plant&#8217;s Scientific Name This famously sensitive touch me not plant is scientifically named Mimosa pudica (from Latin: pudica &#8220;shy, bashful or shrinking&#8221;) In the UK it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society&#8217;s Award of Garden Merit. Owing to its &#8216;shy&#8217; nature, it is also called sensitive plant, sleepy plant, action plant, as well as shame plant. Yes, you read that right. This perennial flowering plant is often touched, blown or shaken on purpose to see its compound leaves rapidly fold inward and droop, defending themselves from harm, and re-opening a few minutes later. Like a number of other plant species, it undergoes changes in leaf orientation termed &#8220;sleep&#8221; or nyctinastic movement. The foliage closes during darkness and reopens in light. 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The opening and closing movement of the touch me not plant is amusing to say the least. This very act is so entertaining that one tries it several times, waiting for the leaves to open up again. Touch Me Not Plant&#8217;s Scientific Name This famously sensitive touch me not plant is scientifically named Mimosa pudica (from Latin: pudica &#8220;shy, bashful or shrinking&#8221;) In the UK it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society&#8217;s Award of Garden Merit. Owing to its &#8216;shy&#8217; nature, it is also called sensitive plant, sleepy plant, action plant, as well as shame plant. Yes, you read that right. This perennial flowering plant is often touched, blown or shaken on purpose to see its compound leaves rapidly fold inward and droop, defending themselves from harm, and re-opening a few minutes later. Like a number of other plant species, it undergoes changes in leaf orientation termed &#8220;sleep&#8221; or nyctinastic movement. The foliage closes during darkness and reopens in light. 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